Honda updates its “NSX” and adds new “Type S”

二P RESS INFORMATION Honda u Ref. 97005 Tokyo, February 6, 1997 -- As another step in the conti nuous development of the NSX, Honda introduces today a new 6-s peed manual transmission NSX equipp ed wit h a lar ger, 3.2-l it er engi ne. The li ne-u p is furt her enhanced by the introducti on of a new sporti er "Typ e S" vers ion. This new NSX will be available at Honda Verno dealers nati onwide sta rti ng February 7, 1997. Wit h the presen t model change, Honda introduces a new, lar ger 3.2-l it er engi ne exclus ivel y matched to a new 6-speed manual transmission. In the meanti me, models equipp ed wit h an automati c transmission see their F-mati c transmission upg raded to bet er use the advantages provided by the electron ic Drive By Wire (DBW) control of the throt le, fo r even smoother gear sh ift s. All models are furt her equipp ed wit h lar ger brakes and improved suspension seti ngs, while the ℃ ustom Order Plan" is being developed into it 's present Stage 6. Finall y, a more dr iver-oriented vers ion of the NSX is added to the lineup in the form of the new, sporti er "T yp e S". NSX Typ e S ー Chan~lemented: 0 New 3.2-liter engine available on all models with manual transmission. 0 New close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission. 0 Larger disk brake rotors and revised setingsf orb otht he suspension and the electric power-steering system. 0 F-matic transmission fine-tuned for improved response and smoother downshifts. 0 Newf rontun der skirtfo rim proved aerodynamics. 0 New HID (High Intensity Discharge)-type headlights standard on Type T and Type S models (Custom Order Plan item for the Coupe) 0 All-round heatre flecitve typeg reen glass. 0 Optional navigation system (VICS compatible) 0 New, Step 6 Custom Order Plan NSXT匹eS main features: The Type S introduced this time boasts a weight reduction of some 45 kgs wtihouth avingto s acrifice the comfortas sociated wtiha ir-conditioninga nd other items. The car features specific suspension setings as well as revised steering wheel and shift knob designs. A more specifically circuit-oriented Type S-Zero version isa lso partof th e presentlin e-up. 0 Specific suspension setings for increased road information and more neutral steer characteristics. 0 45 kgsw eightre duciton (vs. Coupem odel wtihp ower steering). 0 Type S-specific BBS forged aluminum wheels (also contributing to a 4 kg unsprungw eightre duciton). 0 TypeS -specificM omo steeringw heel and Recaro full-buckets eats, titaniums hift knob, mesh-grilled maintenanceil da nd side airin takes. 0 Deleiton ofth e air-conditioner and the audioe quipme ,tn reduced sound deadening material and other eforts on the Type S-Zero yielding a weight reduciton ofs ome 96 kgsc ompared tot he Coupem odel equipped wtih power steering. This type S-Zero also boasts specific suspension tuning, making ti the perfectba se for tuningp urposes. 2 "New NSX" S匹ce ifi cati ons MODEL NSXCoupe | NSX TypeT I NSX Type S TRANSMISSION 4AT I 6MT | 4AT I 6MT | 6MT DIMENSIONS and WEIGHT Length mm 4430 Width mm 1810 Heig ht mm 1170 | 1160 Wheelbase mm 2530 Track FronVRear mm 1510/1530 Ground Clearance mm 135 | 125 Weig ht kg 1,390 | 1,350 I 1,430 I 1,410 | 1320 Turn ing Radius m 5.8 Passenger Capacity 2 ENGINE Constr ucti on V6 DOHC VTEC Bore x Str oke mm 90.0 x 78.0 I 93.0 x 78.0 I 90.0 x 78.0 I 93.0 x 78.0 I 93.0 x 78.0 Disp lacement cm3 2977 I 3179 | 2977 I 3179 I 3179 Compress ion Rati o 10.2 Maximum Power PS/rp m 265/6800 | 2aon300 I 265/6800 | 280/7300 I 280ll300 Maximum Torque kg.m/rp m 30.01s400 I 31 .01s300 I 30.015400 I 31.01s300 I 31.0/5300 Fuel Supp ly PGM-FI Tank Capacity lit ers 70 FUEL CONSUMPTION (kmn) 10.15 mode 8.4 I 9.0 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.0 60 km/h 15.4 I 16.7 | 15.4 | 16.7 | 16.7 CHASSIS Steer ing System Rack and Pinion Susp ension 4 Wheel Double Wishbone Brakes 4 Wheel Venti la ted Diks Wheels Front 16 X 7JJ Rear 17 X 8.5JJ Tires Front 215/45 ZR 16 Rear 245/40 ZR 17 February 6, 1997 "New NSX" Suggested RetaiLPrice x Yen 1,000 NSXCoupe 4AT 1 6MT NSX TypeT 4AT | 6MT NSXType S 6MT Sugg ested Retail Price (Tokyo area) 9,307 9,107 10,057 10,257 10,357 Notes: 1) Dual SAS Airba g system is sta ndard on all models except Typ e S vers ions. 2) Typ e S-Zero version available at Yen 9,857,000. Opt ional Equip ement: -Dual SAS Ai rbag System + Cruise Contr ol (T yp e S) -Elec tri c Power Steering (Sta ndard on NSX AT and Typ e T) -Pearl Finish Paint -Navig ati on System Yen 100,000 Yen 400,000 Yen 150,000 Yen 500,000 3